Lakshmi has been a technology industry leader for over 30 years. His experience spans organizational strategy, customer relationship management, corporate governance, risk management, and operations. As a founding member of Cognizant, Lakshmi has been responsible for the company’s high-touch customer relationship and delivery excellence model. Under his leadership, Cognizant became the youngest IT services company to reach the $1 billion revenue milestone.
In his role as the Vice Chairman of Cognizant, Lakshmi is responsible for strategic programs around customer advocacy, education, training, and leadership development. He is also actively involved in delivering insights and practical advice on IT industry issues and multi-lateral trade among nations. He is the past Chairman of NASSCOM, the apex industry body for promoting software and services in India, and was also a Board member of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC).
In December 2008, Anna University conferred upon him a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) degree for his contributions as an industry-acclaimed strategist, institution-builder, leader, and visionary. He was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by The Economic Times of India in 2005, was inducted into New Jersey High-Tech Hall of Fame in 2006, and honored by India’s Dataquest magazine as “Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2008. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in science and electronics and a M.B.A. from the Indian Institute of Science.
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